If there’s one thing any new student should do, it’s go to the Reccegasque.

The word ’recce’ comes from the Latin recentior and refers to new students at Uppsala University. The Reccegasque is a gasque (another special Uppsala word, which means formal dinner with a following party) especially for new students. It’s an evening in which nation life will be explained, as well as what activities take place at the nation.

We meet at 14.30 in the afternoon at the nation from where we march together to the University Main Building’s auditorium where the Rektor, Uppsala University’s Vice-Chancellor, will welcome all new students to Uppsala and the nations. It’s a very traditional and ceremonial occasion.

Later in the evening, the Gasque itself will take place – a three-course dinner together with entertainment and choir singing. The dinner starts at 18 dk. Dk means ’dubbelkvart’, i.e. ’double quarter’, which means that you should arrive sometime between 18.00 and 18.30.

After dinner they’ll be dancing into the small hours. In other words, it’s going to be fun night!

Don’t forget that the Reccegasque is included in the Reccepaket – the Freshers’ Package – so if you bought that when you joined, you’re already signed up for the gasque! You may, however, email us if you have any food allergies: Mail1q@gotlandsnation.se.

Where: Gotlands nationWhen: 14.30 at the nation. The gasque begins at 18 dk.Price: 260 kr / 230kr (without alcohol)Dresscode: Kavaj. In other words, a lounge suit for men and a short cocktail type dress for women.Sign up: Unless you bought the Reccepaket, you need to sign up by emailing1Q@gotlandsnation.seby the latest 9 September.